Chalk Lettuce (Dudleya pulverulenta)

Family: Crassulaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Dudleya pulverulenta is a PERENNIAL. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Leaves - raw. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.

Habitat & North American Range

Found in coastal sage scrub and chaparral plant communites from sea level to elevations of 1500 metres. (Zone 7)